Essential Biochemistry - Nucleic Acid Metabolism (Section 3 - No. 11)

In the de novo synthesis of purines, which of the following compounds provide nitrogen atoms to the purine ring?
Glutamine and Aspartate
Glycine
N10-formyltetrahydrofolate
All of the above.

Explanation

Glutamine, aspartate, and glycine all contribute nitrogen atoms to the purine ring.

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